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HanaCon proudly welcomes 金鳳寶龍醒獅團 — Golden Phoenix Dragon and Lion Dancing Team — to our debut event this June!

Celebrate tradition, culture, and community with an unforgettable live lion dance performance.

Details: hanaconanime.com
#HanaCon2025 #LionDance #DMVEvents #AsianCulture
May 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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We're now accepting staff and volunteer applications for #HanaCon2025!
If you're passionate about anime, arts, and Asian culture, join our team and help make the convention a success.
Apply here: www.hanaconanime.com/join-theteam
#AnimeConvention #DMVEvents #VolunteerCall
May 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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VIP badges are almost gone!
Want to level up your HanaCon weekend with exclusive perks and early access? Act fast—VIP badges are nearly sold out, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Grab yours now: www.hanaconanime.com/registration-1
#HanaCon #VIPAccess #AnimeConvention #LevelUpYourWeekend
April 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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HanaCon is proud to announce that Baltimore Bushido Anime Club will be hosting the official Screening Room! A true community hub, they're bringing local love, anime energy, and connection to the con.
Follow them: linktr.ee/BaltimoreBus...
#HanaCon2025 #BaltimoreBushido #AnimeInBaltimore #animecon
April 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Meet cosplay guest Fire Lily at #HanaCon2025! Cosplaying since 2004 with 200+ costumes and Best in Show awards. Former Katsucon Masquerade Head Judge (2009–2019) and judge at Otakon, MAGFest, & more. Catch her costume construction panels. fb.com/cosplayfirelily ig.com/firelilycosplay
April 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Calling all cosplayers! Enter the HanaCon Cosplay Contest for a chance to win a Creality Ender 3 V3 SE 3D printer for your props, armor, and accessories.
Sign up: www.hanaconanime.com/cosplay
June 7, Silver Spring
#HanaCon2025 #CosplayContest #3DPrinting @everyone
April 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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You asked—we listened! We've opened a hotel block for HanaCon at Courtyard Marriott Silver Spring Downtown.

June 5–9 | $159–$179/night
Last day to book: May 8

Reserve now: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...

#HanaCon2025 #AnimeCon #HotelBlock #SilverSpringMD
April 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Meet cosplay guest & judge ChibiTifa at #HanaCon2025! With 20 years of experience and a 2021 World Cosplay Summit US rep title, she’s a seasoned crafter, performer, and advocate for inclusivity in cosplay. See her this June in Silver Spring!
fb.com/ChibiTifa.Cos
www.instagram.com/chibitifa
April 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Next stop on the #HanaCon2025 Road Tour: Fun Fanatics Community Day! 🎉
Join us Sat, April 26 from 10AM–4PM at Woodlawn Elementary in Alexandria, VA. Free entry, vendors, food, & more!
Catch us there with swag & event updates!
@Fun_Fanatics | hanaconanime.com
#DMVEvents
April 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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The HanaCon crew hit the venue today for some in-person planning! Measuring, mapping, and making moves—we’re one step closer to June 7 and it’s all getting real.
#HanaCon2025 #DMVAnime #ConCrunch #TeamHanaCon
April 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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At HanaCon 2025, the magic happens where programming meets our incredible guests. Artists, voice actors, comedians, DJs, and cultural performance groups are bringing panels, workshops, shows, and more. Get ready for a full day of fandom fun.
#HanaCon2025 #AnimeCon #Cosplay #VoiceActors #AsianCulture
April 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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We were at Fun Fanatics Community Day in Alexandria, VA today!
The HanaCon Road Tour keeps rolling. Thanks for stopping by to meet the team, grab swag, and get a sneak peek at HanaCon 2025.

#HanaCon2025 #HanaConRoadTour #DMVEvents #AnimeConvention #ConventionSeason
April 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Thank you for 700 followers! We are so grateful for the incredible support as we build toward HanaCon 2025. The energy, the creativity, the community — we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Follow all our socials at linktr.ee/HanaCon
#HanaCon #HanaCon2025 #AnimeConvention
April 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Want to host a Cosplay Meetup at HanaCon 2025? Bring your fandom together for photos, fun, and friendship in the Cosplay Courtyard!

Apply by June 1: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More info: www.hanaconanime.com/cosplay-meet...
#HanaCon2025 #CosplayMeetups
May 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Maid Café reservations are now open! 🌸 Enjoy games, performances, and light refreshments—all for $25 per session. HanaCon badge required.

Session times + registration:
www.hanaconanime.com/registration-1
#HanaCon2025 #MaidCafe
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Welcome voice actor Martha Harms! She has brought to life characters like "Irina Jelavic” in Assassination Classroom, “Yomikawa” in A Certain Scientific Railgun, “Kiwi” in One Piece, & “Baron Ashura” in Mazinger Z Infinity. & “Officer Jenny” & “Dewpider” in Pokémon! #animecon #voiceactor #HanaCon
February 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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We're thrilled to welcome Tiana Camacho to HanaCon 2025! Known for her roles in "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure," "Transformers: Earthspark," "Pokemon," and "Street Fighter," Tiana brings incredible talent and energy to our lineup.

#HanaCon2025 #VoiceActor #TianaCamacho #AnimeCon
February 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Come See Justin Um as a guest at HanaCon 2025!
Justin, an American-born Korean comedian, brings his unique, clean, and empathetic humor to the stage. Featured on NBC, CBS, and The Korea Times, he shares his second-gen immigrant experiences with honesty and positivity! #comedy #hanacon #animecon
February 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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HanaCon is a Maryland based convention that celebrates the vibrant world of Anime, the Arts, Maker's, Creators, Authors, Illustrators, Craftspeople, Designers Asian & Pop culture. #Animecon #Art #ArtistAlley #MakersMarket
February 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Meet youth cosplay guest VioletteVerse at #HanaCon2025! With 1800+ consecutive cosplays, she’s a superhero in training bringing smiles & positivity. Catch her panel on kids, family, and cosplay.

Register now: (www.hanaconanime.com)
#CosplayKids #VioletteVerse
April 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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February 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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February 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Join us at CREATE Arts Center for special Cherry Blossom Workshops!

Family Glass Painting (Parent & Child) – March 23, 2-4 PM
Cherry Blossom Glass Painting (Adults Only) – March 26, 6-8 PM
Cherry Blossom Ceramic Platter Workshop (Adults Only) – April 2 & 9, 6-8 PM
www.hisawyer.com/create-arts-...
March 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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New Exhibit at CREATE!

Homes Not Borders by DC Modern Quilting Guild!

Exhibit: March 22 - April 12
Opening Reception: March 22, 12-2 PM
Location: Tamar Hendel Gallery, Silver Spring, MD

#HomesNotBorders #QuiltArt #DCModernQuiltingGuild #CREATEArtsCenter #SilverSpringMD #ArtExhibit #ArtCommunity
March 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Join us for the opening reception of SensAction, an immersive exhibition by Maryam Bahadoritoolabi! Experience art as a bridge between feeling and creation.

April 19, 2025
1–4 PM
CREATE Arts Center

The exhibition runs April 14–26. Don’t miss it! #SensAction #ArtExhibition #DowntownSilverSpring
April 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM